Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-04-06
THE CROPS.
THEIR CONDITION IN MOST SEC
TIONS OF THE STATE.
All Right up to this Time, but Rain
Needed this Month-F,ruit
Abundant.

Abundant.
Below we present summary of crop
reports received last night from most
of the producing sections of the
State. These reports show that wheat and
barley have not as yet suffered from drought,
but that rain will be required within the
next two weeks to insure an average yield.
The fruit crop was never more promising
sAcgAMENTo.-In this county the present pros
peet is excellent. The acreage OF both wheat
and barley is fully up to the usual sowing, and
the standing grain has good color ana growth
There is as vet no need OF rain, and if supply
comes in two or three weeks, which Will I'm,
doubtedly be the case, the yield of wheat and
barley in this county will be very large.
SAN LUIS OBIsPo.-RepoIts from over the
county are favorable regarding the crops OF
wheat and barley. Especially the early sown
look well. With rain by the middle of the
month the harvest VIII be good. Otherwise
crops will be light.
MERcED.-Wheat and barley crops here are
suffering seriously for want of moisture Sum
mer-failow wheat locks green and thrifty,
though all admit that rain is needed badly now.
Exceedingly small returns will result without
two OF three inches OF rain in April.
CHIco-Creps in the section about never
the growth as yet. The wind has been south
for two days, and there is moisture and cool
ness with It, Both barley and wheat crop prom
Use 10 be large.
SAN DIEGo-The usual acreage has not this
year been sown in barley or wheat, owing n the
lateness of the first rains. In the interior, where
the rainfall is greatest, the prospects for crops
are fairly good. In the drier belt next the coast
grain crops will be comparatively failure,
unless spring rains soon come to the rescue.
sAL1xAs.-The outlook for abundant crops in
Monterey county was never better. Although We
have had no rain for some time. the fact would
never be realized from the appearance of the
green fields by which we are surrounded.
Farmers are confident of large yield.
BAKERsFIELD.-The wheat and barley cropsin
this portion of Kern are looking well. Except
to a very limited extent they are growing on
irrigated lands, and, of course, the yield will
reach the maximum quantity to the acre.
ANTIocH.-Here. as elsewhere in Co1traCosta,
rain is required, yet grain on fallowed land is
not suffering. II has vigorous appearance,
and with a few showers will yield well. Orch
ards and vineyards are promising.
SANTA CRUz-Cereals of all kinds in this
county are looking finely. The acreage is about
the average. and the stand is good at this date.
The hay crop never promised better. Some
fields are now ready Tor the scythe. FIult trees
are blooming in great confusion, and vines are
making extraordinary growth. Rain would be
acceptable, but is not necessary. all crops will
mature full yield without rain
GnRoY.-The stand of wheat and barley in
this portion of Santa Clara is very fine. needing
only a little rain this month to insure very full
crops Hay and feed upon the hills is suffering
a little, but not yet TO any great extent A light
fall of rain before the end of this month Will
make everything all right Fruit never before
looked so promising.
SAN MIsUEL.-Wheat and barley looked well.
mmerfallowed grain has good color and
strong growth. We need rain in the next ten
days. With late rains there will be fair average
crops.
WHEATLAXD-There is about here the best
kind of crop prospect up TO this time. There is
a large acreage OF wheat and barley both look
well, though not as forward as usual at this
time of the year. Should rain come within two
weeks there will be a full harvest.
SAN BESITo.-Crops here look well at present,
and with our usual late rains most of the grain
viii mature, but tall short OF an average crop.
The fruit crop prospects are unusually good.
MARYsyILLE.-At present the prospects in
Yuba for good crop the coming harvest are
very fattering, yet the continued dry spell has
caused some uneasiness, as a rain is needed this
month to insure & large crop.
SANTA CLARA.-The crops in this county are
looking we'll although rain is needed. Near
the bay and along the foothills there viii be an
average yield of wheat and barley, even if no
more rain comes. In the middle part and upon
the uplands the crop will be light if rain does
not come within the next week The hay crop
will be good in any event. AS far as fruit is
concerned, the crop promises to be the largest
and best ever known in the county.
SAN BUENAyENTURA.-The present condition
of barley is good, but the prospect is unfavor-
able without late rains. The farmers are little
uneasy. An inch of rain is necessary for big
and first-class crops. The wheat crop is smaller
than in previous years.
ORlAND (Colusa county).-Wheat and barley
crops in this vicinity are fine, having a good
stand color and growth, and, with rain within
ten days, will probably yield magnitfcently.
Without rain soon, the outlook will be poor.
arSu PAT, Is Ind dad oil, Chi,
county. Volunteer grain is gone in. The early
Sown on land never irrigated is suffering some.
In irrigated sections it looks fine yet. Crops
near the foothills where heavier rains fell still
look fine. good rain in two weeks will give
the county fair crops, but, if no more rains
come, little grain will mature. The fruit pros
poets are good. Everybody is anxious to iIri-
gate, but water is Lot abundant.
MENDocINo.-Prospect here are good for a
heavy wheat and barley crop We never tail,
although at present a light rain would prove
very beneficial. AT present all crops are in
splendid condition.
NAPA.-The general condition of the crops is
equal to that OF average years, but the late dry
weather has caused barley in places, to head.
There has been no frost yet Rain is needed.
The vines are beginning to grow. The usual
spring rains will insure good crops.
FRESNO.-An inch of rainfall at this time
would insure a good crop both of wheat and
barley. Should no ram come this month the
crop viii be very light
SIOIhION.-hltH BOOu ram WlLHln TWO
weeks San joaquin county will raise three
quarters of the usual crop of wheat and barley.
In the northern and eastern portions of the
county the grain looks well, but needs rain.
Young sOwn grain is now commencing to burn.
Los ANGELEs.-The acreage of wheat and bar
ley in this county is larger this year than in any
year in the past The grain is looking splendidly,
and the farmers in san Fernando valley say
that without any more rain good crops will be
harvested. An inch more OF rain would help
grain considerably, but, as it is, farmers sat-
isfied with the prospects.
PETALuMA-Rain is much needed in grazing
districts, but grain crops are not suffering.
SANTA RosA-Crop prospects are splendid in
some parts OF Sonoma but rain IS needed. With
the usual April rains there viii be good cereal
crops and hops Indications pointto an extraor-
binary yield of fruit and grapes
SAN BERNARDINo.-Iate sown wheat and bar
ley is looking fine. If they have a light shower
of rain in the next two weeks they will be all
right, but at best there VIII not be more than a
half crop. Fruit crops are all looking fine.
VIsAIIA.-In the country about Mussel Slough
and the eastern part of the county, and else
where in irrigated districts, the grain crop will
be good. In the balance of the county rain is
necessary at once to save the crops.
HANFoRD-Grain crops, both barley and
wheat, will be very light. In many places grain
is already beyond recovery.
RED BLuFF.-Crop prospects at present are
very good. Lands south and east of here have
excellent crops but those west are much in need
of ram
CoLusA.-wheat on the island and lowlands
will give a magnificent yield. On higher and
good land wheat is looking finely, but will need
more rain to insure good crop the poorer
land. Winter sown, volunteer aud summer
fallow are very poor. Barley will need more
rain.
Young Girls
Are at q critical period when they arc
about maturing and developing into
women. The lack of watchfiil care at this